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Bloodborne Pathogens Practice Test

Test this Bloodborne Pathogens knowledge with our BBP Practice Test as great way to prepare you for our official BBP online exam. The practice test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that are derived from the BBP provider handbook.

Which is not an example of a blood borne pathogen engineering control?*

a) Disposable (single use) gloves

b) An autoclave

c) Self-sheathing needles

d) Splash guards

The appropriate way to dispose of a used needle is to:*

a) Recap it

b) Deposit it into a sharps container

c) Bend or break it so that others know it has been used

d) None of the above

Which of the following may be used in contaminated work spaces?*

a) Petroleum based hand creams

b) Lip balm

c) Non-petroleum based hand cream

d) Cosmetics

Which is an example of practicing Universal Precautions?*

a) Use PPE when interacting with any patient, regardless of whether or not they are known to have an infection

b) Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have laboratory evidence of infection

c) Use PPE only when interacting with patients who are suspected of having an infection

d) Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have bodily fluids on them

Personal protective equipment (PPE):*

a) Must be purchased by the employee and brought to work each day after laundering at home

b) Must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee

c) Must be available for rent from the employer

d) May be worn off the unit to go to the cafeteria

Which is an example of a blood borne pathogen exposure incident?*

a) Unanticipated contact with blood

b) Slipping on a wet floor

c) An allergic reaction to latex gloves

d) A patient falling out of bed

Which lists the proper order for cleaning a blood spill?*

a) Use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, wash your hands, put on gloves and other PPE, spray the area with a bleach solution and let dry

b) Put on gloves and other PPE, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, spray the area with a bleach solution and let dry, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, wash your hands

c) Put on gloves and other PPE, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, spray the area of the spill with a bleach solution and let dry, wash your hands, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood

d) Put on gloves and other PPE, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, wash your hands, spray the area with a bleach solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time

Whose responsibility is it to prevent blood borne pathogen exposure?*

a) The employee

b) The employer

c) The employee's immediate supervisor

d) All of the above

To reduce the risk of blood born pathogen exposure, employees should:*

a) Attend training sessions

b) Provide his/her own PPE (personal protective equipment)

c) Avoid the rooms of patients who are known to have a blood borne pathogen

d) All of the above

How soon should you be evaluated if you have a blood borne pathogen exposure?*